SIMPLE~
What to do you think of when you hear that word? I think it has one definition, and yet it can mean different things to different people. For me, the thought that always came to mind was BORING! I have never thought of myself as simple..my mind thinks detail all the time, never stopping. Its exhausting, when ya think of it.. I need to view simple differently.
I have come to believe that God delights in us being simple. He can create people to have detailed minds, but you can use the detail in a simple matter. I know..where am I going with this, right? Well,I am under the conviction that we are so caught up the rat race of existing, that we dont ever slow down to enjoy all the SIMPLE things God has given us that really bring joy. It has been something that God has been speaking more and more to me about lately. Why do I waste so much mental energy of worry, fear and trying to make things happen..that I miss what is free and a gift right in front of me? How wonderful to sit and relax in the hammock and listen to the birds sing, walks in the neighborhood to admire other people beautiful landscapes, packing picnic lunches and going to the park and watch the geese, and the see the butterflys. My favorite lately is sitting and having tea and a cookie with my kids. We just sit and sip on tea..and talk, talk about random things. Tea has a way of relaxing you..has a soothing affect on ones mind. Now, I wont lie, I love having a fancy mug or cup..but the kids arent really concerned about that. They just like the fact that mom has slowed down long enough to just sit and reflect with them.
I was blessed to have special friends come and visit me last month. Well, when you come to see me..yes, you will have tea. I did not know that for a few of my my little guests, they had never had tea time. So it was fun to share with them. They did not care for tea...but hey, lemonade works just as good in a tea cup! I decided to not over do the tea time..take it easy..SIMPLIFY! The thought hurts me for a moment, but I must make the life change, so I make chicken salad, egg salad and scones. Ya know what? I didnt miss all the extras I usually do. I enjoyed it just as much and I know my little guests enjoyed it too. ( I even got a hug from one of them after:) ) I did the table in my holiday fare, pretty, colorful, but simple!It does work! Yeah!
So..today..do something SIMPLE and see how enjoyable it can be. For those of you who do simple well..God bless you, its a gift! Encourage someone in your life that isnt "simple" to become more of it! I know God smiles when we "stop to smell the roses!"
